Fujitsu 22-inch Wireless Displays cut all the cords
Fujitsu has unveiled what the company is calling the “world’s first truly wireless display,” using a combination of cable-cutting wireless data and an inductive power system. Set to go on show at CeBIT 2011 this week, and expected to spawn commercial displays “within the next year,” the Wireless 22-inch Fujitsu screens use SUPA (Smart Universal Power Access) hotspots built into desks, countertops and office panels.
SUPA has been co-developed with The Fraunhofer Institute, and basically works in a similar – but higher-power – way to your electric toothbrush or Palm Touchstone. Outwardly invisible, the magneto-induction transmitter antennas allow for “park and play” computing, with a single display toted around to different rooms or cubicles.
As for the data, in the proof-of-concept that’s served with a wireless USB system with a roughly 10m range; hopefully that could be boosted to support whole-house (or office) range in the commercial versions. No word on pricing or specific availability at this stage, nor official photos of the system.